Young Americans hope to instill confidence

Danville students get a chance to shine in three-day workshop with Young Americans touring group.

DANVILLE - Quiet and introverted students have had a chance this week to break out of their shell and have fun in the process.

Since Thursday, an international performing arts group, the Young Americans, has conducted workshops for aspiring artists and entertainers in the Danville School District, working on singing, vocal technique, dancing, stage presence, microphone usage and other technical aspects of performing.

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Young Americans performer Jacob Figueroa holds up the arm of Danville's Addy Parrott, 9, Friday as students practice a dance routine called Sports Medley for an upcoming show in Danville. The Young Americans, students and parents will perform a 50-minute program today for the public.

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Danville students practice a dance routine Friday called Sports Medley for an upcoming show taught by the Young Americans performance group in Danville. The Young Americans, students and parents will perform a 50-minute program today for the public.

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